In this collection, moving personal stories are shared by students, park patrons, park employees, and artists-in-residence. A deep appreciation for national parks is the predominant motif of the podcast.
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In this collection, moving personal stories are shared by students, park patrons, park employees, and artists-in-residence. A deep appreciation for national parks is the predominant motif of the podcast.
Yosemite National Park: Have you ever experienced, “The Wild?” What exactly is wilderness and what benefit do wild environments have for mankind? This video offers interesting perspectives on how spending time outdoors, particularly at Yosemite, positively affects people.
Grand Canyon NP: A communications officer at a Canadian national park visits the Grand Canyon and discusses her appreciation of the park with ranger Patrick Gamman.
Grand Canyon NP: Park ranger Patrick Gamman interviews a number of artists at the Celebration of Art 2009. The painters discuss their experience painting at the Grand Canyon.
Denali NP & PRES: In July 2011, a group of 35 deaf visitors from a half-dozen different states chartered a bus into Denali. This is what they had to say about their experience. ASL used by the Deaf visitors is translated by voice in English.
Denali NP & PRES: From hometowns as far away as Sylacauga, Alabama to as near as Healy, Alaska, six young people each describe what it was like for them to work in the National Park Service for a summer in Denali.
Denali NP & PRES: An excerpt from the book Trapline Twins by Miki and Julie Collins is read by Ingrid Nixon, Chief of Interpretation. This recording was first produced as an audio exhibit for the Eielson Visitor Center which opened to the public in June 2008.
North Cascades National Park: In this episode an environmental protection specialist shares his experience when he first visited the North Cascades. He then explains the Wilderness Act and shares what one might find when entering a designated Wilderness Area.
North Cascades National Park: Park employee Paula Ogden-Muse shares her emotional connection to the North Cascades and urges people to visit national parks and bring their children in order to keep nature relevant in the lives of younger generations.
North Cascades National Park: In this episode, two park workers enthusiastically share the stories of how they came to work at the park. The audio file is inspirational for those who enjoy traveling and protecting the environment.
Everglades National Park: Watch as park ranger Yvette Cano shares her story of discovering the Everglades as a child. She passionately discusses how children can also develop an appreciation for the Everglades.
Yosemite National Park: Is working for Yosemite your dream job? Watch this movie for information about the variety of National Park Service jobs in Yosemite.
In this collection, moving personal stories are shared by students, park patrons, park employees, and artists-in-residence. A deep appreciation for national parks is the predominant motif of the podcast.
